Purpose

This sets out the strategy for tackling
serious violence in Buckinghamshire, including the drivers of
serious violence.

Content

In line with the statutory requirements of the Serious
Violence Duty, the Serious Violence Response Strategy 2023-26 had
been produced.  The Strategy outlined
the following five priorities: -
 

·      
Priority 1 –
Raise awareness of serious violence through communication,
education and training.

·      
Priority 2 –
Support early intervention for vulnerable young people and those
becoming at risk.

·      
Priority 3 –
Develop awareness of, and embed, the Serious Violence Agenda, and
Duty requirements amongst the partnership.

·      
Priority 4 –
Enhance appropriate support for those who are released from custody
who are most risk of reoffending.

·      
Priority 5 –
Undertake a proactive partnership response to cohorts and locations
vulnerable to serious violence.
A
multi-agency Serious Violence Reduction Delivery Plan would be
produced to support the delivery of the priorities over the next
three years. The delivery plan would be overseen by the
multi-agency Serious Violence Reduction Delivery Group, with
updates going to the Safer Buckinghamshire Board on a quarterly
basis.
 
RESOLVED –
 
(1)              
That the Serious
Violence Response Strategy 2023-26 be APPROVED.
 
(2)              
That the next steps
to be taken be NOTED, namely:

(i)                
Publication of the
Serious Violence Response Strategy 2023-26 and submission to the
Home Office.

(ii)              
Development of a
detailed delivery plan.